Chemical Dependency Technician

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Big Lake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is seeking a Chemical Dependency Technician for its residential treatment center. This onsite, full-time role offers an evening schedule (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM) and pay between $18.00 and $19.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50 after 5:00 PM.

You will collaborate with counselors to supervise clients, assist with programming, and perform daily care tasks. The organization emphasizes HOPE values and a supportive culture, with benefits including retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Do not have to have previous substance use disorder experience and may have experience in direct support professional roles, PCA positions, or other roles providing care and support to clients.
• Must have an interest in working in the substance use disorder field, and a passion for providing a high level of care to individuals receiving care in our residential facility.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
• Uphold the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
• Remain compliant with DHS 245G statutes including timely documentation and accurate billing for services provided.
• Conduct chart audits as requested.
• Provide assistance to on-duty counseling staff.
• Maintain program consistency by following client restrictions communicated by staff and report inappropriate behavior.
• Follow emergency procedures, vulnerable adult policy, incident reporting and weather policies.
• Monitor and document client activities and transportation to activities as directed.

Skills

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Substance Use Disorder

Description

Job Title: Chemical Dependency Technician

Working Model:Onsite

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

Schedule: Evening Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states,we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Chemical Dependency Technician at Sagent Behavioral Health's Residential Treatment Center, you will work collaboratively with a team of Substance Abuse Counselors and other professionals to oversee clients and their treatment at our residential facility.You’ll perform a variety of important tasks such as responding to client needs/concerns, assisting with administrative duties, implementing programming as requested, and the general daily care of clients such as serving meals, driving them to appointments, providing general support, and responding accordingly to incidents, etc.

Full Time Benefits:

• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment. Uphold the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding of, and compliance with Sagent's Program Policy and Procedures upon training.
• Remain compliant with Department of Human Services (DHS) 245G Statutes including timely documentation completion, clinical thoroughness and accurate billing for services provided.
• Conduct chart audits as requested.
• Provides assistance to on-duty counseling staff.
• Provides consistency in program by maintaining all client restrictions communicated by counseling staff. Communicates to staff any inappropriate or suspected inappropriate client behavior.
• Knows and follows program emergency procedures, vulnerable adult policy and reporting procedures, incident/accident reporting policies and procedures, and weather policies and procedures.
• Monitors and documents client activities. Transports clients to directed activities or functions and monitoring behavior, attendance and safe return to resident facility.

Requirements:

• Do not have to have previous substance use disorder experience and may have experience in direct support professional roles, PCA positions, or other roles providing care and support to clients.
• Must have an interest in working in the substance use disorder field, and a passion for providing a high level of care to individuals receiving care in our residential facility.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have weekend availability.
• Must be a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients we serve.

Compensation: This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $18.00 - $19.00 hourly.

Employees will receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all hours worked after 5:00 PM.

*Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.